concept
Kalendae
the Kalends
The first day of the Roman month; the Kalends of January opened the consular year with solemn vows, making Sabinus's execution that day the more shocking.
Reading notes
- The Annals §4.70 Kalends of January
The first day of the year, opened with solemn vows; Sabinus's execution on it, amid the sacred rites, was felt as an outrage.